"It was at this Greenwich Village Basque restaurant that we coined the phrase, “Rich Person Casual.” Which is to say that the luscious velvet-clad dining area looks like Elizabeth Taylor in room form, and it’s possible you’ll be seated next to someone wearing $200 jeans who sits on the board of a museum. The Basque specialties at Babs are all as impressive as your table neighbors will be. Share the divorced sea bream with someone who loves fish, nice things, and not having to choose between romesco sauce or herb pistou (since it comes with both)." - Hannah Albertine